Looking for something fun and fantastic to do with family and friends? The National Park Service is proud to once again join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to present on April 19-27, 2014, 2014 National Park Week, a presidentially proclaimed celebration of our national heritage.

You can plan your visit by what you want to do, or where you want to go … or you can browse their event calendar and check out the special programs offered throughout the week. On opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19 to 20, every national park will give you free admission!

On April 26th, National Junior Ranger Day, parks will invite young visitors to “explore, learn, protect” and be sworn in as junior rangers. April 22nd is Earth Day, so if you want to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with a project, look for a park where you can help out. It’s a perfect time to simply get outdoors and take a walk in a park.

Throughout the country, visitors can enjoy the beauty and wonder of 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic places and cultural treasures!

The Smyrna Vinings area offers multiple park units in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. These include Paces Mill, Whitewater Creek, Indian Trail and Akers Mill in the Palisades section, as well as, Interstate North and Powers Island in the Cochran Shoals section of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Paces Mill is located just north of the Chattahoochee River on Cobb Parkway and just south of Paces Mill Road. Paces Mill offers 3.5 miles of trails, a shaded picnic area, as well as plenty of places to wade fish or fish from shore.

Whitewater Creek is located just east of I-75, north of Mount Paran Road and south of the Chattahoochee River. Whitewater Creek offers easy access to the river for wading fisherman as well as several miles of trails that connect to the Indian Trail unit.

Indian Trail is located east of the Chattahoochee River and can be accessed by traveling south on Northside Drive from I-285, then right on Indian Trail. Indian Trail offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil’s Racecourse Shoals.

Akers Mill is located inside I-285 and just west of the Chattahoochee River and can be accessed by heading east on Akers Mill Road from Cobb Parkway, then turning right at the wooden mill wheel onto Akers Drive. Akers Mill offers several miles of trails and scenic spots including Sandy Point, a small beach-like area that juts into the river.

Interstate North is located just north of I-285 off of Interstate North Parkway/Riveredge Parkway and west of the Chattahoochee River. The Cochran Shoals area is one of the largest and most popular in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It is an excellent place to bike or walk along the river. There is a three-mile fitness trail that is also excellent for bird watching and wetlands discovery.

Powers Island is located just north of I-285 off of Interstate North Parkway/Riveredge Parkway and east of the Chattahoochee River. It is located just across the river from Interstate North. Powers Island offers trails, picnic tables, and two canoe/kayak launches. One launches directly onto the Chattahoochee River, while the other launches onto an offshoot that contains a kayaking course. The course is maintained by the Atlanta Center of Excellence.

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Aaron Hofmann is the founder of SmyrnaVinings.com and also a Realtor with Atlanta Communities focused on the Smyrna real estate market and the Vinings real estate market. Aaron is a transplant from the Midwest (amazingly not a native Atlantan) and has lived in the Smyrna Vinings area for over 10 years. Find Aaron Hofmann on Google+

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Wendy

"Aaron did such a great job. He is efficient and professional. Once we got our house on the market, immediately we had agents making appointments to look at our house. A little over a month we had an offer. Aaron sold our house much quicker than we had anticipated. We would definitely recommend him to anyone."

- Wendy

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- Wendy

"Aaron did such a great job. He is efficient and professional. Once we got our house on the market, immediately we had agents making appointments to look at our house. A little over a month we had an offer. Aaron sold our house much quicker than we had anticipated. We would definitely recommend him to anyone."

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Jeremy & Leslie

We had a wonderful homebuying experience with Aaron. He is very prompt to return emails and phone calls. He was always available to answer our questions and offer advice. He made sure that we had all the little details in our contract and made sure that everything was taken care of before our closing. We also know that even after purchasing our home, that we can still reach out to him. My mom also used him during her purchase as well and had a good experience too!

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-Jeremy & Leslie

We had a wonderful homebuying experience with Aaron. He is very prompt to return emails and phone calls. He was always available to answer our questions and offer advice. He made sure that we had all the little details in our contract and made sure that everything was taken care of before our closing. We also know that even after purchasing our home, that we can still reach out to him. My mom also used him during her purchase as well and had a good experience too!

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Matt

I had a great experience with Aaron doing my short-sale. He really helped to break down the process and left me feeling a little more comfortable with the entire process. It was nice to have someone like him to deal with the negotiations with the bank and I felt like he looked after my best interests. Would definitely recommend him to someone in metro Atlanta again.

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2015-06-03T04:20:43+00:00

- Matt

I had a great experience with Aaron doing my short-sale. He really helped to break down the process and left me feeling a little more comfortable with the entire process. It was nice to have someone like him to deal with the negotiations with the bank and I felt like he looked after my best interests. Would definitely recommend him to someone in metro Atlanta again.

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Kathleen

I have worked with Aaron on several occasions while looking for a home in Smyrna. It was great to pick his brain because he is very knowledgeable about the area, and I trusted his judgment. He is professional, experienced and is there when you need him. I had previously worked with an agent who was not as knowledgeable or experienced so Aaron was a real treat! I have already recommended him to my daughter (who used his services and was also pleased) and friends.

- Kathleen

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2015-06-03T04:22:47+00:00

- Kathleen

I have worked with Aaron on several occasions while looking for a home in Smyrna. It was great to pick his brain because he is very knowledgeable about the area, and I trusted his judgment. He is professional, experienced and is there when you need him. I had previously worked with an agent who was not as knowledgeable or experienced so Aaron was a real treat! I have already recommended him to my daughter (who used his services and was also pleased) and friends.

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Robert & Lisa

Best Realtor ever! He is incredibly helpful, professional, personable, understanding, patient, and reliable. We had to search for months through countless homes until we found the one we love, and Aaron was there supporting us every step of the way. He is awesome! Look no further for the perfect Realtor.

- Robert & Lisa

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- Robert & Lisa

Best Realtor ever! He is incredibly helpful, professional, personable, understanding, patient, and reliable. We had to search for months through countless homes until we found the one we love, and Aaron was there supporting us every step of the way. He is awesome! Look no further for the perfect Realtor.

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